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Photo: Dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.How well do you know the vibrant capital of Panama? Test your knowledge on its rich history, iconic canal landmarks, lush rainforests, and unique local culture!
Canal Curious 0–4 · City Explorer 5–8 · Casco Viejo Pro 9–10
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Casco Viejo, also known as San Felipe, was built in 1673 as a walled city to protect residents from future pirate raids. Today, its narrow cobblestone streets are filled with beautifully restored pastel buildings and vibrant rooftop bars.
Photo: Garcia.dennis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Miraflores Locks are situated right on the edge of Panama City. The visitor center there features a multi-story viewing platform where visitors can watch massive container ships being raised and lowered right before their eyes.
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Roberto Durán is widely considered one of the greatest lightweight boxers of all time. He grew up in the tough El Chorrillo neighbourhood of Panama City, and his professional career ran from 1968 to 2001, so he fought in five different decades.
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Cerro Ancón is a lush 199-meter hill that served as an administration hub during the construction of the Panama Canal. Today, it is a protected area where you can spot sloths, deer, and toucans right next to the bustling capital. A massive Panamanian flag flies proudly at its peak, visible from almost anywhere in the city.
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The Metropolitan Natural Park is one of the very few tropical dry forests located inside a major metropolitan area. Spanning over 200 hectares, it offers excellent hiking trails where visitors can easily spot monkeys, sloths, and hundreds of bird species, all while enjoying views of the city's modern skyline in the background.
Photo: LWY from Pasadena, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Biomuseo is a natural history museum that tells how the rise of the Isthmus of Panama changed life on Earth. It was Frank Gehry's first design in Latin America, and its bright, crumpled-looking roofs make it one of the city's most photographed buildings. It opened in 2014.
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Captain Henry Morgan sacked the wealthy city in 1671, resulting in a fire that reduced it to stone ruins. Rather than rebuilding on the same vulnerable site, the Spanish relocated the capital a few miles west to what is now Casco Viejo.
Photo: Melpanama, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Pedro Arias Dávila founded the city on 15 August 1519, the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas. He was already around 80 years old at the time, and as a young man at the Spanish court he had been nicknamed 'the jouster' for his skill in tournaments.
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Culecos, also known as mojaderas, involve massive water trucks spraying the dancing crowds in the streets to help them beat the intense tropical heat. It is a joyful, essential tradition of Panamanian Carnival.
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The bustling fish market is famous for its stalls selling cups of fresh, citrus-cured ceviche served with crackers. While sancocho is a highly beloved Panamanian chicken soup, the market is strictly a seafood paradise.
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